Across
- 2. A nerve cell that sends and receives information
- 5. A spiral structure in the inner ear involved in hearing
- 9. Branchlike parts of a neuron that receive messages
- 10. A stage of sleep associated with vivid dreams and rapid eye movement
- 12. Surroundings and experiences that influence behavior
- 13. A sleep disorder involving difficulty falling or staying asleep
- 14. A brain structure important for overcoming new memories
- 15. The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye
- 18. Genetic traits passed down from parents
- 19. A brain structure involved in processing emotions, especially fear
Down
- 1. A chemical messenger that carries signals between neurons
- 3. The extent to which genetic differences in a trait wthin a population
- 4. The brain region responsible for balance and coordination
- 5. The part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord
- 6. The body's roughly 24-hour biological cycle
- 7. The network of nerves connecting the central nervous system to teh rest of the body
- 8. The process of detecting information through sensory receptors
- 11. The part of the brain that controls basic survival functions, such as breathing and heartbeat
- 16. The part of a neuron that carries impulses away from the body
- 17. The body'scommunication network that controls thoughts, feelings, and actions
